School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford

"Welcome to the School of Geography and Environment, an intellectually vibrant, research-intensive academic department at the centre of British geography."Professor Heather Viles, Head of School

An academic department of the University of Oxford, the School is internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement. In addition to world leading education and research in the School, we host three internationally recognised research centres and lead cross-university initiatives and collaborative networks.

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'From the Field'

School of Geography and the Environment Calendar 2018

We proudly present our fourth SoGE Calendar, featuring the winning pictures from a photographic competition we ran over the summer. The wall calendar has lots of space for your diary dates and notes as well as for the gorgeous photographs taken in 11 countries around the globe. Read more

Forthcoming Events

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Undergraduate Honour School

Experience the unique and integrative undergraduate geography degree programme at a university leading the way in geographical teaching and research. Our undergraduate degree provides students with a wide range of experience and skills across the breadth of geography, based on in-depth teaching from our many expert staff.Find out more …

International Graduate School

With over 200 graduate students from a range of nationalities, professional and disciplinary backgrounds we are one of the largest, most diverse and vibrant graduate schools in the world offering six advanced degrees in Geography and the Environment.Find out more …

Our Research

The School is undertaking world-class interdisciplinary research, addressing societal and environmental problems, and advancing knowledge within an exciting research environment. Find out more …

Our Research Centres

In addition to world leading education and research in the School, we host three internationally recognised research centres and lead cross-university initiatives and collaborative networks.

Environmental Change Institute

The ECI is an interdisciplinary institute for research on the complex processes of global environmental change, the exploration of sustainable solutions, and the promotion of change for the better through partnership and education. Find out more …

Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

The SSEE is enabling business and governments to address the global energy, environment and sustainable development challenges of the 21st century. Find out more …

Transport Studies Unit

The Transport Studies Unit seeks to advance innovative approaches to the study of 'transport futures' over time and space. Find out more …

Our Research Networks

Oxford Networks for the Environment

The Oxford Networks for the Environment mobilise the University's expertise to find solutions to the complex, converging challenges of energy, water, food security, climate change, and threats to biodiversity. Find out more …